#86 | 95/100 | 2015 IL CARBONAIONE • "The 2015 'Il Carbonaione' is a simply sensational showing in this vintage. This Sangiovese di Lamole was sourced from the The Carbonaione vineyard, and spent 14 months in 90% French and 10% American, prior to 6 months bottle age. It begins with wonderful aromatics of cherries and blackberries, which are accompanied by spices, tobacco, florals and hints of leather all taking shape. This medium to full-bodied red is beautifully structured, with a sleek texture and remarkable finesse. It continues to impress as it displays excellent concentration and a lovely balance of fruit and acidity through the vibrant finish. While this is already offering plenty of early appeal, it also possesses the characteristics to thrive in the cellar. (Best 2020-2032)" (feb, 2018)

94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2015 • "The 2015 Capogatto is a dark and thickly textured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. That blend of grapes shows extremely well in this warm vintage, and you are treated to directness, fullness and dark fruit intensity as a result. This is a full-bodied red that wraps thickly and smoothly over the palate. It should evolve over the next 10 years or more, or you could drink it right now. Either way will award lots of pleasure and satisfaction".

92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2015 • "The 2015 Il Carbonaione presents a thick and darkly saturated side of Sangiovese. This expression opens to a dark garnet color with ripe aromas of black cherry, prune and blackberry. This edition delivers extra thickness and richness, yet that mid-weight approach is never compromised. This wine should spread out and gain in volume as it evolves in the bottle. Some 26,000 bottles were made (whereas only 2,000 bottles of the 2015 Capogatto were produced)".

99/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2015 • "A really exotic nose with so much dried herb character, ranging from thyme and sage to Thai basil. Then there’s more familiar and equally appealing dark blackcurrants, crushed stones and lavender. Full body with very refined tannins that both coat and caress the palate. A long, chewy finish. Drink in 2022".

"Podere Poggio Scalette Alta Valle della Greve Il Carbonaioneat no. 4 at is a longtime favorite of ours from Chianti Classico and the 2015 shows the richness and intensity of the vintage but an underlying power and structure. It’s made from a special clone of sangiovese from the area and the Fiore family have a wonderful lineage for modern winemaking, with the patriarch of the clan, Vittorio, being one of the gurus in the 1980s and 1990s"

95/100 | CAPOGATTO 2015 • "This is a tight and focused young red with depth and beauty in both fruit and tannin quality. Violets, purple fruits and hints of flowers. Very aromatic, fresh and vivid. Drink in 2021, but it is exciting already".

95/100 | PIANTONAIA 2015 • "The gentle power and suggestion to this young red is very enticing. It shows freshness, floras and plenty of dark character. Full-bodied, tight and focused with very polished tannins and a very long finish. Gorgeous. Drink or hold".

91/100 | PIANTONAIA 2015 • "Infused with black cherry, black currant and herb aromas and flavors, this red is supported by light, dusty tannins. Balanced, yet will benefit from short-term aging, with a lingering aftertaste that incorporates some spice accents. Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2030".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "The 2015 Chianti Classico begins with inviting aromatics of cherries, exotic spices, tobacco, grilled herbs and earthy nuances all taking shape in the glass. This medium-bodied red is still a bit austere and on the leaner side with a notable layer of acidity at its core. The finish shows notable length, and is marked by cherry and spice characteristics. While I suspect this will soften and become a bit more approachable over the next few years, I suspect it will hits its peak within the decade. (Best 2019-2026)" (feb, 2018)

95+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "The 2014 Il Carbonaione is one of the truly exceptional wines of this challenging season. Lithe and aromatic on the palate, with fabulous energy and overall brightness, it stands out for its superb balance. In many vintages, Il Carbonaione can be a bit bombastic. The 2014, on the other hand, is all finesse. Violet, lavender and cloves add shades of nuance to this bright, beautifully persistent Carbonaione. The 2014 won't be at its best for at least a few years, but its potential is evident".

93+/100 | CAPOGATTO 2014 • "The 2014 Capogatto is Poggio Scalette's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. In keeping with the style of the year, the flavors are bright and delineated, with midweight structure and tons of energy. It will be interesting to see how the 2014 develops. Today, it is best described as a wine of Poggio Scalette and the vintage, as the personality of the French varieties is not especially evident. A bit of time in the glass does wonders. This is another very pretty and expressive wine".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "The 2015 Chianti Classico is superb. Bright, focused and wonderfully lifted, it offers tons of Sangiovese personality. On the palate, the 2015 is pliant, silky and expressive, with exceptional balance and tons of class. Aging in cement allows the purity of the fruit to come through beautifully".

89/100 | CHIARA AURORA 2016 • "The 2016 Chiara Aurora, a blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, is a very pretty white from Poggio Scalette. Citrus and floral notes give the wine its fresh, vibrant personality, but the old vines confer texture and persistence. Drink the 2016 over the next year or two".

88/100 | PIANTONAIA 2014 • "The 2014 Piantonaia, 100% Merlot, is a pretty, midweight wine. Like the Capogatto, the Piantonaia is very much marked by the personality of the year. It’s attractive, but also a touch slender. It will be interesting to see if more midpalate depth and texture develops with time in bottler".

94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "Such purity in this 2014 with ultra-fine tannins and a depth of ripe fruit. Lots of cherry and raspberry character. Medium body and a fresh finish. Serious for the vintage. Drink or hold".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "Well marked by oak, yet elegant and with a core of juicy black cherry and blackberry, this red is focused. Still, it needs to resolve the oak and the concentration isn't there for long term aging. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2023".

92/100 | 2014 IL CARBONAIONE • "The 2014 'Il Carbonaione' is a lovely display Sangiovese di Lamole from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore, which was sourced from vines more than 90-years-old planted to the stony, sandy silty-loam soils of the Carbonaione vineyard. The wine itself reveals a gorgeous dark color and opens to inviting aromas of blackberries, cherries and tart berries, which are woven together with tobacco, raw coffee bean, leather and hints of fresh violets, all coming through beautifully. On the palate this is medium to full-bodied and well balanced with lively acidity yielding a slightly austere finish. This spent 15 months in new/one year French (90%) and American (10%) barrels followed by an additional 9 months in bottle before release. (Best 2018-2025)"

89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "Here is a terrific expression of Sangiovese with lots of round fruit flavors and dark intensity. The 2015 Chianti Classico offers a clean and direct interpretation of the vintage and puts strong focus on the integrity of those primary fruit characteristics. Blackberry, spice, leather and light tobacco give more depth and dimension".

88/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "How enologist Vittorio Fiore gets this Sangiovese to show so much darkness and extraction is a real mystery. The 2014 Il Carbonaione is a delicious and syrupy wine that defies the appearance of this mighty Tuscan grape variety as expressed in the region's major appellations. Instead, this IGT interpretation opens to an inky black color and impenetrable richness. The bouquet delivers black cherry, plum and lots of tobacco. In the mouth, however, you taste that fresh and almost thorny acidity that is so distinctive of Sangiovese. This difficult vintage offers moderate length and a short finish. The wine's balance is slightly off center".

94+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 • "Vittorio Fiore's 2013 Il Carbonaione is a softly integrated and well-composed expression of Sangiovese. It shows enormous richness and makes a lasting impression on all the senses, from eyes to nose to palate. The appearance is inky dark, and the bouquet offers a balanced medley of ripe fruit, backing spice, leather, chocolate and tart berry aromas. It needs a few more years to unwind and lose some of its nervous energy. This is a beautiful and unique expression of the grape that will show its best in about five years".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 • "The 2013 Capogatto is a gorgeous wine with a true and underlying sense of focus and sharpness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot make up the blend. The fruit tones, with wild berry and dried blueberry, are delivered in a clean and linear fashion. Sweet oak and baking spice fill in the rear. This is a dark and thickly saturated wine with sweet tannins and deep layers of plum, cinnamon and chocolate that peel off in slow succession".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 • "From the Greve-in-Chianti subzone, the 2014 Chianti Classico is a raw and vinous wine that feels fresh from fermentation. There are plump aromas of black cherry and prune with cola and moist chewing tobacco. The effect is simple, but also very succulent. I am surprised, however, by the rich color and density achieved in this otherwise lean and watery vintage. This wine definitely defies the odds in terms of color intensity".

88/100 | CHIARA AURORA 2015 • "One normally does not associate Podere Poggio Scalette with white wines. That's why the 2015 Chiara Aurora (100% Trebbiano Toscano) comes as such a pleasant surprise. This is a bright and luminous white with cheerful aromas of peach, citrus and honey that spring buoyantly from the bouquet. The mouthfeel is crisp and lean in texture with dry mineral notes on the close".

#56 | 97/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione".

In episode 391, host Levi Dalton interviews Vittorio Fiore, owner/winemaker of POGGIO SCALETTE in Tuscany and CASTELLUCCIO in Emilia-Romagna. The interview starts around the 5:00 minute mark, with Vittorio recounting his long history in Italian winemaking which began in the 1970s. He comments on the state of the Italian wine style of the time period—simple, straight-forward wines for everyday consumption—and how he, along with other key producers in the area, built the quality of Sangiovese grapes in the vineyards, with the goal to create great wines of structure, elegance and longevity.

95+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 • "...is compelling. That's the good news. The bad news, if you can call it that, is that the 2013 is going to take the better part of the next decade to be at its best. Black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol are all fused together. Today, the 2013 is rich, deep and unctuous, with superb depth and striking balance. Opening a bottle anytime soon, though, is likely to be a mostly academic exercise, as the Carbonaione is so primary, it almost tastes like a barrel sample!".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 • "...(2013...) Capogatto, Poggio Scalette's, red Bordeaux blend is dark, plush and richly textured to the core. Inky blue/purplish fruit, spices, licorice and menthol take center stage. The flavors gain in freshness and brightness as the wine opens up in the glass. Plump, juicy and forward, this flamboyant red will drink well right out of the gate".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 • "is bold, super-ripe and racy to the core. Black cherry, plum, spice and mint all race across the palate. This is an unusually concentrated wine for the year".

97/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione. Will improve for years but taste it now".

95/100 | 2013 CAPOGATTO • "This is very fine and classy with a purity of sangiovese that gives a blueberry and cherry character throughout. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a racy and pretty finish. Bordeaux blend and happening. Better in 2018".

93/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "A well of deep, pure blackberry, blueberry and black pepper aromas greets the nose in this red. Silky in texture, this stays spicy as the firm, dense tannins expand on the finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2018 through 2026. 2,100 cases made".

Bruce Sanderson’s Recommended Wines from Tuscany

31/08/2016 | TASTING REPORT

by Bruce Sanderson | WINE SPECTATOR | Issue Aug. 31, 2016

90/100 | 2013 CAPOGATTO • "Graphite, cherry, raspberry and pepper flavors converge in this red, supported by a firm and lively structure. Combines power and elegance, with a long aftertaste of mineral and earth. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2017 through 2027".

"An history of a vineyard in twenty years, a creed of a father and the passion of a son direct heir of an upcoming responsibilities. The story of a century-old vineyard told in the glass, back in time to appreciate better the evolving capacities."

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Vittorio Fiore and his family have been producing this very special wine at Poggio Scallette since 1992. Made from 80-year-old vines, in the heart of Chianti Classico, Il Carbonaione shows what Sangiovese can be when the place, and the methods, are outstanding..." read more

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "This red comes from the good Poggio Scalette in Tuscany and is a varietal wine made from Sangiovese: an extremely elegant wine, silky as the best Chianti Classico, Brunello and more durable than most and only half as expensive as the famous Super Tuscans.

The vineyard, where it grows, was planted around 1920, when the vines were not trimmed out for high yield. Incredibly, what impact has on the wine. This reminded me - pardon - to a Haut-Brion."

93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "The 2012 Il Carbonaione represents a tremendous effort. This is a stylish and generous wine that delivers high caliber aromas of dark berry, spice, leather, cola and grilled herb. Il Carbonaione is a single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese from 80-year-old vines. It is the result of years of research into the variety by leading enologist Vittorio Fiore and his team. What distinguishes this wine is the quality of its aromas, the immaculate way in which they are presented and the silky, long nature of the mouthfeel. This is a beautiful wine".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 • "The 2011 Capogatto is a Bordeaux blend of grapes with an all-Italian personality. This is a thick and expressive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and you definitely feel the heft and power of those brawny and muscular red grape varieties. The bouquet shows dark berry nuances with spice, leather, mineral notes and rosemary oil. The overall effect is beautiful and harmonious. Capogatto packs additional punch thanks to the ripe fruit obtained in the hot 2011 vintage".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "The 2013 Chianti Classico is a delicious wine with a very clean entry to the palate. The wine makes its mark thanks to shapely aromas of dark fruit, dried cherry and plum. The quality of the fruit is evident in the classic 2013 vintage. Clean acidity and bright berry flavors move towards the palate where they are both refreshing and invigorating. This is a great wine to pair with grilled meat or flatbread with smoked bacon or sausage".

89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2012 • "The 2012 Chianti Classico opens to a dark ruby hue and beautifully balanced concentration. Despite the slightly darker appearance of this wine, the overall effect is decisively taut, crisp and elegant. Wild berry, fresh cherry, and dried blueberry give way to etched mineral tones and light shadings of oak spice. The wine achieves impressive balance, and it boasts a very bright and buoyant quality of fruit. This vintage is slightly less intense, but the wine is a pleasure to drink nonetheless".

88/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "The 2012 Capogatto opens to savory tones of dark fruit and barbecue spice that give the wine a broad and heavy consistency. All that bulk seems to build up on the nose, however, because the mouthfeel is much leaner and lighter than you may initially suspect. There is a ripe and sticky quality to the fruit that takes away from the wine's complexity and finesse. The delivery is bold and broad, and there are sweet tannins and spicy flavors on the close".

92/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "Dried flowers and dark berries come through on the nose. Full body, silky tannins and a bright and fruity finish. Crisp and very, very clean. Almost steely. Very well done this year. Drink now".

"Vittorio Fiore was one of Tuscany's army of itinerant oenologistd but decided to establish his own wine estate. The result was Poggio Scalette half way between Greve and Panzano, bought by Vittorio and his wife in 1991.

The property had been neglected but it boasted one still terraced 5-ha vineyard known by the locals as Il Carbonaione..." read more

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "...comes across as quite shy and reserved today, with less of its typical exuberance. That just makes me think the wine is going to need a few years to blossom. Sweet red cherry, plum, kirsch, spice and rose petal nuances gradually emerge from the glass, but the 2012 remains reticent and not fully expressive. I would not be surprised to see the market look past the 2012, as it is not at all showy, but that will just create an opportunity for savvy consumers. There is plenty to look forward to. Readers will have to be patient, though. Over the years, Il Carbonaione has built a tremendous track record of aging very well. Next to Chianti Classico's other 100% Sangioveses, Carbonaione is made in a sweeter, jammier style with more mid-palate opulence. Although showy in its youth, Carbonaione needs time in bottle to show at its best".

91/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "...Poggio Scalette's 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Petit Verdot blend is fleshy, radiant and expressive, with all of the fruit pushed forward. Silky tannins and sweet, spiced aromatics add to the wine's considerable near and medium-term appeal. In 2012, Capogatto is less concentrated and dense than the Carbonaione. As such, I imagine it will provide its best drinking sooner rather than later. Hints of white truffle, blood orange and raspberry jam are laced into the ripe, succulent finisha".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "Poggio Scalette's 2013 Chianti Classico is a plump, juicy wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the fruit retains its freshness. Sweet red berries, spices and crushed flowers add nuance on the perfumed, silky finish. There is nothing especially fancy here, rather it is the wine's exuberance that carries the day".

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Are you looking for an extraordinary red, informal for the summer? So stop with this Tuscan gem, you found it. Every sip of this wine made from Sangiovese makes us dream a balmy summer night on the terrace of a villa surrounded by vineyards of over 70 years on the terraced hills of Chianti in Ruffoli. In the glass, this wine produced by the enologist Vittorio Fiore a Poggio Scalette, is soft as a leather sofa made by hand and soft like a pair of Ferragamo loafers. Price on request, to be purchased through | fischer-trezza.de". [by google translate]

IL CARBONAIONE: VITTORIO FIORE AND THE TASTE OF GREVE • "With its 74 years, Vittorio Fiore is a legendary figure today. A native of Bolzano was dedicated to the study of oenologist with first steps as a winemaker in northern Italy, and since 1978, in Tuscany, where at Tenuta Caparzo, Poggio Salvi, Borgo Scopeto has worked". [by google translate]

VITTORIO FIORE CELEBRATES ITS IL CARBONAIONE: 20 YEARS OF CHARACTER AND ELEGANCE• "1992 was the first year of Il Carbonaione. A wine that has made the extraordinary interpretation of Sangiovese and talked about since its debut, and especially thanks to its impressive elegance, its concentration of compact tannins and delicate and its depth seductive".

94+/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "The 2011 ‘Capogatto’ is an absolutely stunning Bordeaux style blend from Poggio Scalette composed of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It immediately bursts open with fresh aromas of pure dark fruits, mainly blackberries and cherry reduction, which are woven together with pain grille, tar, roasted coffee, floral, savory herbs and Asian spices. This full-bodied red shows wonderful purity, concentration and depth while remaining beautifully balanced all the way through the long, polished finish. This is just about impossible to resist, even at this early stage, however those who are patient will also be able to watch this evolve for many years. Readers who enjoy Bordeaux should not pass this up. (Best 2014-2029)"

94/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "Year after year the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fantastic offering from Poggio Scalette and the 2011 is no exception. This 100% Sangiovese from rare clonal examples of the famous “Sangiovese di Lamole” opens with gorgeous aromas of blackberry, black plums, spices, moist earth and floral. It has a full body with a gorgeous silky round texture that is well structured and balanced with underlying acidity that provides momentum into the long finish. As always, the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fabulous, age worthy wine that delivers. (Best 2017-2029)"

In “Tuscany Part 1: Chianti, Vino Nobile and Supertuscans,” Ian D’Agata focuses primarily on Sangiovese in the first installment of his report as he makes his way across central Tuscany...

92/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "Inky ruby. Deep, penetrating aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet and aromatic herbs. Bright, dense and suave, with a hint of black pepper complicating flavors of balsamic vinegar and chocolate-covered black fruits. Finishes pure and long, with peppery acidity and a repeating floral quality. This outstanding wine is a dead ringer for some famous new-wave Saint-Emilions".

91/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "Inky ruby. A perfumed violet nuance complicates dark plum and blueberry syrup on the enticing nose, with red fruit notes emerging with aeration. Dense, rich and suave, with harmonious acidity providing clarity and cut to the very deep red berry and cocoa flavors. Finishes pure and very long, with silky tannins. This develops more of a red berry profile with aeration. An outstanding wine, but I would have scored it even higher had it reminded me more of sangiovese".

88/100 | 2012 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Extremely deep ruby is atypical for a wine that is reportedly 100% sangiovese. Vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, violet and minerals. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with blackcurrant and mineral flavors carrying nicely on the lively, persistent finish. No oak".

94/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "The 2011 Carbonaione is another gorgeous wine in a line of successful vintages that goes all the way back to 1992. Blackberry jam, cloves, menthol, licorice, new leather and sweet spices flesh out in a voluptuous, racy wine that beautifully expresses the personality of the vintage. Today, the 2011 is rich, layered and voluptuous to the core. It is also incredibly primary. Readers who want to experience the 2011 in its full glory will have to wait at least a few years, but there is little question the 2011 is a worthy follow up to the epic 2010".

89+/100 | 2012 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Poggio Scalette's 2012 Chianti Classico is gorgeous. Dark red and black stone fruits, spices, leather and menthol meld together in a supple yet powerful wine endowed with terrific depth and complexity at its level. All the elements are in the right place".

89/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "The 2011 Capogatto is decidedly ripe, oaky and sweet in this vintage. There is plenty of depth and richness in the glass, but most of the wine's appeal is up-front, as the persistence and depth tail off dramatically on the mid-palate and finish".

Also this year, Milan hosts the Italian edition of the Best Italian Wine Awards, the ranking of the 50 best wines of Italy brainchild of Luca Gardini and Andrea Grignaffini which aims to give visibility to the excellence of the sector in Italy and all abroad.

250 of the best Italian wines were tasted blind, voted and ranked by the jury composed by Tim Atkin (London), one of the most worldwide awarded Wine Writer and Master of Wine with 25 years of experience, Raoul Salama (Paris), Professor at the Faculty of Oenology in Bordeaux, journalist and professional taster, Christy Canterbury (New York) journalist and Master of Wine in the United States, Daniele Cernilli, dean of the tasting and wine journalist from the creators of Gambero Rosso, Antonio Paolini, an expert in food and wine and tasting, signature on some of the major trade publications and Pier Bergonzi, a journalist for La Gazzetta dello Sport ...

92/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "Dark and inky, yet lively, exuding flavors of blackberry, plum and spice, with hints of chocolate and iron. The tannins are tucked into the rich texture. Finishes long and assertive. Needs time. Best from 2017 through 2025. 2500 cases made".

94/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "Intense aromas and flavors of violet, cassis, blackberry and tar highlight this concentrated red. Fresh and balanced, though this will take some time to reach equilibrium. The finish is saturated with dark berry fruit. Best from 2017 through 2028. 165 cases made".

"Poggio Scalette is a tiny, family-run property located in the hills of Greve. Jurij Fiore, who manages the day-to-day operations of the estate, discusses the 2010 Il Carbonaione at Tuscany in the City".

2010 IL CARBONAIONE • «Until 2000 it was the only wine we produce», says Vittorio Fiore, «to follow the philosophy of Bordeaux dear to me "one Estate, one wine"». The Carbonaione is the founder of the labels that were born after and it is the symbol of Podere Poggio Scalette.

90/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "Bright, intense ruby-purple. Very intense and pronounced nose, smells of elder berries and sandalwood. Very soft and juicy on the palate, it opens with soft tannins and well-integrated, nice to drink straight, long and savory".

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Made from 100% Sangiovese, this opens with a lovely floral fragrance of violet and iris. Ripe sour cherry dominates the palate accented by toasted notes and black pepper. Even though it’s not complex, the juicy fruit and smooth tannins make this friendly and delicious".

IL CARBONAIONE • "In the Tuscan hills of Greve, in the heart of Chianti Classico is the great home of oenologist Vittorio Fiore, together with his son Yuri, also winemaker, owner of the winery Podere Poggio Scalette..."

#94 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "It's a leap in quality, the one celebrates this year the Guide of Guides (La Guida delle Guide). Compiled by crossing the votes of the five Italian publications that assess the quality, it was , and it is, the most reliable way to know the exact value that criticism and domestic market attribute to each label , vintage after vintage...".

90/100 | 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "...is easily one of the best wines of the year. The aromas and flavors are quite dark, yet there is more than enough minerality from hillside sites to offer balance and energy. Hints of tobacco and sweet flowers add lift as the wine opens up in the glass. Readers are likely to find the 2011 utterly irresistible. The 2011 is 100% Sangiovese done in cement".

Two exceptional events that offer the chance to taste some of the best wines produced in Italy. Italy's wine harvest is in full swing, but there is a kind of very special collection that is preparing to go on stage: from 10 to 13 October, in the most fashionable street of Milan, will stage the "Harvest in Via Monte Napoleone", which sees the most important encounter boutique wines of the top wineries in Italy.

«It's been a great year to taste Italian wines as a wine critic with so many excellent new releases. My Top 100 New-Release Italian Wines in 2013 are my top scoring wines from the country ranking between 99 and 95 points...» James Suckling

RANK #21 (96/100) | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "Year after year the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fantastic wine made from 100% Sangiovese and by now should be recognized by all as a flagship Italian wine. The 2010 is no exception, it is an absolutely thrilling wine that brings seductive aromas of pure ripe blackberries and black cherries are followed by espresso, scorched earth, charcoal, exotic spices and hints of herbs, which soar form the glass. It demonstrates amazing balance and finesse with fantastic underlying acidity supported by a gorgeous rich velvety texture that is layered with remarkable depth, leaving you with a lasting impression of delicious dark fruits and roasted coffee flavors that linger on and on. This is probably the best ‘Il Carbonaione’ I have ever tasted and destined to be a classic, however it will certainly need some time to fully develop in bottle and patience will be handsomely rewarded. (Best 2016-2028)"

90/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "Concentrated but not overbearing, showing good acidity, this boasts black cherry, plum and spice flavors, finishing on the elegant side, with subtle accents of tar and earth. Best from 2016 through 2028. 175 cases made".

97/100 | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "...is a stunner. Deep, rich and utterly impeccable, the 2010 boasts breathtaking richness, energy and power. The flavors remain incredibly primary in a wine that will require years to develop. Graphite, crushed rocks, blue/black fruit, plums and smoke emerge over time. As phenomenal as the 2010 is today, it really should be cellared for at least a few years. This is a drop dead gorgeous wine from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore".

94+/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "...is compelling. Mocha, plums, smoke, licorice and incense all literally explode from the glass in a super-ripe, intense wine loaded with character and pure personality. The 2010 is wonderfully warm, open and resonant, yet there is more than enough underlying structure to provide balance. This is a surprisingly big, rich wine for the year, but it all works. Capogatto is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blend".

90/100 | 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "...is easily one of the best wines of the year. The aromas and flavors are quite dark, yet there is more than enough minerality from hillside sites to offer balance and energy. Hints of tobacco and sweet flowers add lift as the wine opens up in the glass. Readers are likely to find the 2011 utterly irresistible. The 2011 is 100% Sangiovese done in cement".

93/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "This Bordeaux blend is an extremely polished red, with ultra-fine tannins and beautiful fruit. Hints of smoky oak and chocolate. Full body, with super-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Better in two or three years". [Jun. 19, 2013]

91/100 | 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Bubbling over with bright and intense cherry and blackberry aromas that follow through to a full body with a pretty mixture of sliced plums, citrus and blueberries. Tangy finish. Lively wine. Drink or hold". [Jun. 19, 2013]

2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "...the beautiful Sangiovese that is produced by Podere Poggio Scalette in Greve in Chianti. Vittorio Fiore, a friend of Giorgio Pinchiorri, produce in exclusively for the Enoteca in Florence two delicious wines. But the company must be ndicated especially for Il Carbonaione..."

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93/100 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "...The oldest vines were planted sometime after the First World War, and now have more than 80 years and consist of a variety of Sangiovese, Sangiovese di Lamole. Here, Vittorio Fiore creates Il Carbonaione..."

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Who knows what drove Vittorio Fiore, a talented winemaker from Trento but operating for more than thirty years, mainly in Tuscany, wanting to challenge themselves not only as a consultant but also as a producer? ... In a plot of land known as "Il Carbonaione" Vittorio Fiore discovered old vines more than 70 years that turned out to be the original clones of Sangiovese di Lamole ...

2,048 pages for the review of 1,697 Estates and 20,000 wines tasted and described. About 950 finalists and 480 of them, awarded with the “Cinque Grappoli”, the score for excellence always greater than 91/100...

96/100 | 2009 CAPOGATTO • "What perfume, with haunting violet, black currant, cherry, pepper and light spice aromas that are pure and expressive. On the palate, this is refined and elegant, with intensity and great harmony. The structure shows on the finish, which will support this red through the next decade and beyond. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2014 through 2025".

94/100 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "Loads of blackberries, blueberries and hints of fresh mint. Yet subtle and intriguing. Full and dense with a great depth of fruit and polished tannins. The wine lasts for minutes on the palate. Great beauty. This needs at least three or four years to come together".

These are interesting times in Tuscany. There is no doubt the region is in the midst of a profound stylistic
evolution. A growing number of estates are moving in the direction of more natural viticulture. In the cellar, new
oak is down and the use of neutral vessels is up. Cement, once virtually forgotten, is making a huge
comeback...

Podere Poggio Scalette • "...Divino Tuscany will bring together the top winemakers from Tuscany who will promote, share and demystify their top rated wines. James Suckling, former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator and one of the world's most influential wine critics, and IMG Artists, one of the leading producers of cultural and lifestyle festivals, including the Tuscan Sun Festival, are collaborating on this signature event".

92/100 | 1998 IL CARBONAIONE • "Here we go again, we are falling back into a great Tuscan wine, not international grapes though, but very classic made ​​from sangiovese grapes. In this wonderful land would say that everything is fine, but it would detract from the many good producers with seriousness and commitment, perhaps starting with beliefs far apart, can produce similar jewelry. In particular, this fourteen year old had a mouth marmellatosa at the right point, freshness and harmony for sale with beautiful fine tannins. The nose clear hints of tobacco and wet undergrowth"

by Robert Bath (Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena California) | SOMMELIER JOURNAL | Issue #02-03/2012

2008 Il Carbonaione • "Produced from vines as old as 90 years, Il Carbonaione is a 100% Sangiovese super-Tuscan. Noted winemaking consultant Vittorio Fiore and his son Jurij meticulously farm this vineyard, situated in the hills outside Siena at an altitude of 1,500 feet. The wine features definitive black-cherry, blueberry, black-licorice, and mineral notes, with a beautiful balance of alcohol and tannin and a long finish. It’s wonderful now, but it will be spectacular later in its life".

I met Vittorio Fiore in May 1998. The occasion was the first public exhibition in which I presented the pictures painted with wine. We were in Capoliveri, Elba Island beautiful village. It was Gino Veronelli, who I met a few months before...

Il Carbonaione, a wine, a story: the story of a great oenologist who suddenly desired to put himself to the test, despite the success he had gained with important companies. Thus, he made a unique and unmistakable product, whitout points or corners...

Poggio Scalette is a tiny, family-run property located in the hills of Greve right next to neighbors Querciabella. The estate is run by father and son team Vittorio , Jurij Fiore. Vittorio is most well-known as consulting oenologist for a number of top wineries...